As agent count drops, the cost of these items has to increase to offset the drop. 

And then you can't see other listing from other agents?  

Access all details of listings in MLS, specifically disclosures (MLS access)2.

On Zillow they show who the listing agent is.

Be with like-minded individuals looking to invest in real Estate. good luck,Luis MMP   can you give the lists of them?

I was looking up another "investment company" that lead me to the link below  http://www.greatloansforbadcredit.com/blog/http://www.greatloansforbadcredit.com/blog/2010/08/10/scam-lenders-do-not-trust-these-lenders/I'm not sure if I can post this link, however, this list of potential fraudulent" is unbelievable... from the wife

How much do you usually make an offer below the listed price?

Massachusetts Single Family Home Stats for February: Despite an increase in new listings, not enough homes for sale to meet demand - stop me if you've heard this before - prices continue to rise.Median Price: $569,000 +9.42% Yoy.Closed Sales: 1,917, +0.95% Yoy.12 Month Closed Sales: 37,602, -18.72% Yoy.

I'd try to smooth his feathers, tell him he's welcome to list you as a reference (he probably won't and they probably won't call if he does). 

There are a lot of wholesalers who are buying lists of properties in foreclosure / default and do not realize this in many states is considered predatory.As taxes and insurance increase along with homeowners having equity, states will start to catch on to this and my guess is start going after more of these wholesalers.It will be an easy win for them as most wholesalers act as brokers illegally (do not do double close) and do not let the homeowner know all the options available to them (modifications/ bankruptcy), they are out to solely benefit in their behalf which in itself is predatory